Edgefield County Clerk of Court

03/07/2026

Attention….Jurors for Edgefield County General Sessions Court are to report Tuesday, March 10th at 9am. DO NOT REPORT MONDAY! Court for Monday has been postponed until Tuesday.

10/13/2025

I am pleased to introduce Dana Wilde, MLIS, to Edgefield County. Dana started September 29th as Edgefield County Archivist. She comes to us with experience working with numerous museums and historical societies.

Edgefield County (established 1785) has one of the oldest and most complete collections of historical county records in South Carolina. One of the reasons for this is that the county has never suffered a courthouse fire and General Sherman did not pass through this area during the War Between the States. The county has an Archives Department that is dedicated solely to the housing and protection of these records. The purpose of the Edgefield County Archives is to collect, preserve, and make available the permanently valuable official records(Prior to 1913) of the county in accordance with the County Council Resolution of 00-01-243 of June 13th 2001. The facility includes a research room and a state-of-the-art 1,668 square ft. records vault (2nd Best in the State of SC) that is fire proof and climate-controlled.

Email: [email protected]
[email protected]

Phone: 803-637-4104
Address: 124 Courthouse Square, Edgefield, SC 29824
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-Archivist hours: 8:30-1:00; 2:00-5:00 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays;
8:30-1:30 Wednesdays

-Research appointment hours, available by 2 hour slots (can book back-to-back): 9:00-1:00; 2:00-4:00 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

​-Reservations can be made at:

Research appointments are allotted in 2 hour increments with a maximum of 2 appointments per day.

09/11/2025

I just wanted Edgefield County citizens to be aware....We are unable at this time to lower our US and State Flags to half-mast or otherwise. The cable is off track at the top of the pole and is completely stuck. As soon as the Town of Edgefield is able to assist us with their snork-lift, we will remedy the situation. Thank you for your understanding. And as always, thank you to the Town of Edgefield for their past and future assistance.

08/25/2025

The Edgefield County Clerk of Court has a position open for Edgefield County Archivist.

The Edgefield County Archivist job typically involves acquiring, preserving, describing, and providing access to historical records prior to 1913, including both physical and electronic documents.

Key Responsibilities:

Collecting, accessioning, and maintaining historical records, including both traditional paper records and born-digital or digitized materials.
Arranging and describing archival collections to establish intellectual control, often using standardized practices and creating and finding aids and guides.
Assisting researchers with historical and genealogical questions, providing access to records, and promoting the archive's services to the community.
Managing digital records, performing scanning, and participating in the development and implementation of digital archiving processes and systems.
Performing basic conservation and preservation treatments on documents and other archival materials to ensure their long-term survival.
Assisting state and local government agencies with identifying, appraising, and scheduling records for archival transfer and retention.

Common Qualifications:

Principles and techniques of archival theory and practice, Edgefield County history and government, and current digital records issues.

Strong organizational skills, ability to perform detailed work with accuracy, effective written and oral communication, and proficiency with archival software and digital collection systems.

The Edgefield County Archivist position reports directly to the Edgefield County Clerk of Court. This position works a schedule of M, T, TH, F 8:30am – 5pm, and W 8:30am – 1:30pm, for a total of 35 hours per week.

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Applications should be mailed to:

Charles Reel
Edgefield County Clerk of Court
Attn: Archivist Position
PO Box 34
Edgefield, SC 29824

07/23/2025

FYI….group going around Edgefield door to door trying to sell Solar. I’ve been told they have no business cards or documentation. To solicit door to door they need a permit issued by my office at the Courthouse….i have issued zero permits this year. Do Not let them in your house.

07/06/2025

Jury Duty has been canceled for this week. If you received a summons, you do not need to appear tomorrow, Monday July 7th. Your service is complete.

06/17/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE:

There is another phone scam happening recently to Edgefield County residents.
Citizens receive a call about a court summons that needs to be served. The caller states they are with "Edgefield County Civil Process Dispatch" and the caller ID is 888-921-1032. This IS A SCAM. The scammer provides a summons case number which does not exist.
If anyone receives a similar call that is questionable, call the Sheriff's Office or the Courthouse to verify.

06/06/2025

If anyone receives a message like below…it is a scam. DMV will not contact you through a text message. Also the IP address is not the real SC DMV. Block and Report as Spam.

03/29/2025

Bringing a little more history to the courthouse. The display case is an 1800’s general store case. The pottery (my personal collection) is all from Edgefield County 1800’s pottery with descriptions of their history. Books align the top shelf about pottery, court history, and a photo of Senator Strom Thurmond and his late wife voting in Edgefield County in the 50’s. On top of the case to the left is the Jury Ballot Box used in the 1800’s and to the right is the Clerk’s Desk that was used in the 1800’s.

02/07/2025

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - JURY DUTY SCAM

There is a Jury Duty SCAM that is frequently used to scare citizens. With this scam, you receive a phone call from a person claiming to be with the County Sheriff, local Police Department, or the Federal Court system, telling you that you did not show up for Jury Duty and warrants have been issued for your arrest...BUT you can be excused by going to a CVS, Wal-Mart, etc and buying monetary cards and giving them the codes. THIS IS A SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The court system will only call you...IF...you received a jury summons in the mail AND mailed it in AND forgot to report to court on the date summoned. We will never threaten you or request money.

Please share this with friends that are elderly, not tech savvy, etc that may be easily influenced by these scammers.

11/06/2024

Thank you for your continued support for me as Edgefield County Clerk of Court. I will continue to serve ALL Edgefield County citizens! I have the best staff in the State of SC and appreciate their hard work every day!

10/13/2024

The courthouse phones are working. You can now call our regular numbers.